Innovation in the Academy: How to Balance the Demands of Market and Mission

As student expectations evolve and labor market demands intensify, academic leaders are under growing pressure to reimagine program offerings that are both mission-driven and market-relevant. This event explores how institutions can strategically innovate within their academic portfolios—launching interdisciplinary programs, reducing inefficiencies, and ensuring long-term financial viability.

Join EAB experts and other leaders from private regional and comprehensive public institutions for an in-depth conversation on designing smarter, more intentional program portfolios. You’ll explore how to align academic offerings with both institutional goals and workforce realities, while avoiding the pitfalls of unchecked program growth or reactive decision-making.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify high-impact opportunities for interdisciplinary program development that reflect sustained student and employer demand
• Streamline academic operations through cost-saving strategies like consolidating low-enrollment courses and optimizing faculty
• Use budget model levers and incentives to foster collaboration without requiring a full overhaul of financial structures
• Reimagine underperforming programs with interdisciplinary redesigns that enhance relevance, efficiency, and enrollment potential

Whether you’re launching new offerings or revitalizing old ones, this event provides a strategic framework to drive innovation while protecting your institution’s core mission and financial health.

Session

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Attendance is best suited for provosts and deans.

• Monday, November 10, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time